Studio D'Artisan

Studio D'Artisan "Kurozome" Sashiko Shirt

5697

  • SDA Original Heavyweight Sashiko fabric
  • 100% Cotton
  • One Wash
  • Garment-dyed by Kyoto Montsuki
  • Workstyle chest pockets
  • Tagua nut button opening

    The history of "Kyoto Montsuki Black" dyeing dates back to the Heian period, when black garments were predominantly worn by Buddhist priests and Samurai as formal attire. Traditionally, garments were first hand-dyed in either red or indigo, prior to being dyed to the deep black color using a natural pigment extracted from Betel nuts (Binroji).

    Kurozome involves the base dye being applied many times before being introduced to the black pigment. The process involves these colors being layered over one another in order to achieve the deepest hue of black in the garment. This tedious dyeing process requires the expert skill of Kyoto Montsuki's craftsmen who individually dye each garment by hand, while subtly adjusting the temperature of the dye bath over time. The combination of this dye process with the proprietary Sashiko weave results in a fabric that is both insanely textured and immensely comfortable to wear.

    *Model is pictured wearing a size 40. He weighs 75kg (165 pounds) and is 183cm (6’00”) tall.

    Size - CM Chest Shoulder Center Back Sleeve
    38 100 42 67.5 61
    40 104 44 70 63
    42 110 46 72 64
    44 114 48 74 65
    46 120 50 76 66
    48 126 52 78 67
    Size - Inches Chest Shoulder Center Back Sleeve
    38 39.4 16.5 26.6 24
    40 40.9 17.3 27.6 24.8
    42 43.3 18.1 28.3 25.2
    44 44.9 18.9 29.1 25.6
    46 47.2 19.7 29.9 26
    48 49.6 20.5 30.7 26.4
    Made in Okayama, Japan

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